Live-in Driving Junior Nanny / Mother’s Help Mon - Fri with daytime break – £28–30K gross per annum

Family Description & Location:
 
A busy British family with a toddler and a new baby due in January 2026 are seeking a long-term Junior Nanny / Mother’s Help to join their household. The family home is located in Sevenoaks, Kent – a beautiful part of England with excellent transport links to London (just 30 minutes by train). There are no pets at home. 

Job Description
 
This is a varied role supporting the family with childcare, nursery duties, and light housekeeping. Initially, the focus will be on the toddler ( age 3 years) while the mother cares for the new born, with increasing involvement with the baby as they grow and routines are established.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Care for the toddler day-to-day, including nursery runs, play, and activities.
• Playing and entertaining the 3 year old
• Support with the baby when required (feeding, settling, routines)
• Nursery duties – bottle washing/sterilising, tidying play areas, organising children’s belongings
• Escorting the toddler to activities and appointments
• Preparing and cooking simple, healthy meals for the children
• Assistance with laundry, light housekeeping, running errands, and grocery top-ups
• Supporting morning and evening routines including bath and bedtime
• Flexibility as responsibilities evolve when the baby grows

Candidate Requirements:
 

• Genuine love of babies and young children, with a warm and caring approach
• Confident driver (car provided during working hours) for nursery runs and local errands
• Fluent, well-spoken English to support children’s language development and liaise with nursery staff, activity leaders, and visitors
• Confident answering the phone and welcoming guests or contractors
• Helpful, hands-on attitude around the home – happy to cook, assist with laundry, and keep things running smoothly
• First Aid Certificate required; DBS to be completed
• Age-related childcare knowledge (toddler care, early development stages) desirable
• Baby confident would be ideal
• Ideal for a Junior Nanny looking to gain more experience with young children

Days of Work, Accommodation & Salary

• Monday to Friday, weekends free (occasional weekends with notice, time off in lieu provided)
• Working hours: 8 hours a day eg: 7am–11am and 3pm–7pm unless needed
• Private bedroom and bathroom within the family home
• Use of family car during working hours (clean driving licence required)
• Salary: £28,000–£30,000 gross per annum
• Start: ASAP, but the family will wait for the right candidate

This role will suit a warm, dependable, and flexible Junior Nanny who is looking to become part of a busy and welcoming family.
 
Town & Country Domestic Staff is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background, age, disability, gender, or beliefs.
 

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